Pitino probably won't feel that way if his Cardinals are sent home today instead of booking a trip to New Orleans for the Final Four.

The Elite Eight's first match-up pins two dark horses against each other, No. 4 Louisville and No. 7 Florida. Just like the 2011 UConn Huskies, the Cardinals went on an incredible run to win the Big East Tournament and haven't lost their momentum -- knocking out No. 1 Michigan State -- en route to the West Regional Finals.